Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

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Getting a tick bite can be understandably scary: They're most often discussed in the context of people developing Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can either be easily treated if caught ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

Spring is just around the corner, and arriving with the more pleasant weather are those most unpleasant pests: fleas and ...

A pharmacist may also suggest topical products, such as hydrocortisone cream. Unlike other insect bites, ticks can embed themselves in a person’s skin. Remove the tick immediately to reduce the ...

Symptoms to note: Bed bug bites aren’t too painful, but they can be very itchy and swollen. The parasites don’t spread diseases like ticks do; however, they’re difficult to remove and won ...

As the tick season approaches, Emplify Health by Gundersen encourages everyone to stay informed and vigilant. By taking ...

According to Huynh, covering as much of the skin as possible when outdoors is the best defense against tick bites. However, ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Astealthy quest is afoot in the forests of the Netherlands. Sitting atop a blade of grass, biding time till its next blood meal, is a hard tick.